Kofte - Turkish Meatballs

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground lamb (or beef)
• 1 medium onion, grated
• 1 cup breadcrumb
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped (or 1 1/2 tablespoons of dried mint)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a bowl add all the ingredients and lightly combine mixture. set aside in the fridge for the flavors to meld at least 2 to 4 hours.
• 2 form the mixture into balls then roll between your palms into sausage shapes.
• 3 add a little olive oil on a cookie sheet covered with foil and bake for 35 to 45 minutes at 350 degrees or until kofte is cooked through.
• 4 serve with pita bread and a salad.